Courses explore the process of creating figurative sculpture.

Level one and Level two

These courses explore the process of creating a figurative sculpture in clay.

Level one students will create a sculpture of a torso in clay and learn the method of plaster mold making to create a plaster cast of the finished work.

Level two students will begin the process of learning to model from life using a cast hand, or a personal project such as a portrait bust, or complete figure. The process of rubber mold making will be learned to cast the final work. Various materials will be introduced depending on the project.

Emphasis is on technique, understanding of materials, and realistically representing the human form.

Level three, Sculpture from life model

This is an advanced level course. Students will work from a life model assuming a single pose. Methods of working from life will be explored.

(This course does not include mold making)





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